JAMB Direct Entry (DE) Registration 2026: Requirements & Guide

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) 2026 Direct Entry (DE) registration is currently ongoing across all State and Zonal JAMB Offices nationwide. e-PIN vending and registration will close on Friday, 22nd May 2026, and the DE application document costs ₦5,700.

Acceptable Direct Entry Qualifications

Applicants must hold a minimum of five (5) SSCE (O'Level) credit passes at not more than two sittings, plus at least two A'Level passes or one of the following recognized qualifications:

• First Degree (Nigerian or approved foreign universities), Higher National Diploma (HND), University Diploma, or National Diploma (ND)
• NCE, IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB (ANBC/ANTC), Cambridge A-Level, Foreign GCE A-Level, or International Baccalaureate
• Mandatory Pre-Verification: Awarding institutions must verify your certificate on the JAMB platform before your admission can be processed. Pre-2020 Cambridge A-Level holders must apply directly to Cambridge for verification (which takes up to 28 days).

Information Required at the Point of DE Registration

1. Registration/Matriculation Number of the previous school attended where your qualification was obtained
2. Subject(s) of qualification
3. Awarding Institution and Affiliated Institution attended (where applicable)
4. Year of graduation

Step-by-Step Guide to Generate Profile Code & Buy DE e-PIN (₦5,700)

1. Generate Profile Code: Using your unique personal mobile phone number, send an SMS in the format NIN [space] Your 11-Digit NIN (e.g., NIN 00123456789) to 55019 or 66019. You will receive a 10-character Profile Code on that same number. (Returning candidates will receive their previous Profile Code if using the same SIM).
2. Purchase Your e-PIN: Present your Profile Code at any participating bank, NIPOST, MMO, MFB, or USSD partner and pay ₦5,700. Your e-PIN will be delivered to your phone via SMS.
3. Complete Biometric Registration at a JAMB Office: Take your Profile Code, e-PIN, O'Level results, and A'Level/Diploma documents to a JAMB State or Zonal Office (PRC) for physical photograph and 10-finger biometric capture.

Vital 2026 Direct Entry Rules You Must Know

• No O'Level Awaiting Result for DE: No candidate is permitted to register or upgrade to Direct Entry with "Awaiting Result" status for O'Level.
• Awaiting IJMB/JUPEB/NABTEB A'Level: Candidates awaiting A'Level results from IJMB, JUPEB, or NABTEB must upload their Admission Letter and Registration Template at the point of registration.
• Statement of Result Validity: Statements of Result (in lieu of certificates) are only accepted within 3 years of the award date (except NCE, which is 1 year).
• Compulsory Disclosure of Previous Matriculation: If you have ever been admitted/matriculated into a tertiary institution, you must disclose your previous registration details. Concealing previous matriculation invalidates both admissions.
• Check NIPEDS Status: Regularly log in to your e-Facility portal at www.jamb.gov.ng to check whether NIPEDS has marked your A'Level certificate as CLEARED or NOT CLEARED.

Stay updated on university Direct Entry screening forms and practice aptitude questions using the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.